https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=296982 The Court relied on the decision in GKN Driveshafts (India) Ltd. Vs. Income-tax Officer, emphasizing the procedural requirements post-notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Court held that the GKN Driveshafts case was binding and dismissed arguments contesting its applicability. Consequently, the Court ordered the closure of the Writ Petitions, granting petitioners the opportunity to file returns or request reasons within four weeks. The assessing officer was directed to promptly consider objections and issue reasoned speaking orders. No costs were awarded, and connected Miscellaneous Petitions were closed. en-us Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 21:22:35 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=296982 The Court relied on the decision in GKN Driveshafts (India) Ltd. Vs. Income-tax Officer, emphasizing the procedural requirements post-notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Court held that the GKN Driveshafts case was binding and dismissed arguments contesting its applicability. Consequently, the Court ordered the closure of the Writ Petitions, granting petitioners the opportunity to file returns or request reasons within four weeks. The assessing officer was directed to promptly consider objections and issue reasoned speaking orders. No costs were awarded, and connected Miscellaneous Petitions were closed. Case-Laws Income Tax Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=296982